Heirloom Nepeta, commonly admired for its aromatic foliage and charming lavender-blue flowers, is a garden favorite that attracts bees and butterflies. Known for its resilience and beauty, this variety is excellent for borders, rock gardens, and cottage-style landscapes, adding both fragrance and color throughout the season.
Features:
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Heirloom Nepeta flower seeds
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Produces fragrant lavender-blue blossoms
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Long-blooming and low-maintenance plant
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Attracts pollinators like bees and butterflies
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Ideal for borders, containers, and cottage gardens
Specifications:
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Plant Type: Perennial flowering herb
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Height: 12–24 inches
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Spread: 12–18 inches
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Bloom Time: Late spring to early fall
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Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
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Soil Preference: Well-drained, moderately good soil
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Hardiness Zones: USDA 4–9
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Planting Season: Spring after frost or early fall
Planting & Sowing Instructions:
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Indoor Sowing: Start seeds indoors 6–8 weeks before the last frost. Sow on the soil surface and lightly press in. Keep moist until germination, which takes 14–21 days.
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Transplanting: Once seedlings are strong, transplant them outdoors in a sunny location with spacing of 12–18 inches.
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Direct Sowing: In mild climates, sow directly outdoors after the last frost. Scatter seeds and cover lightly with soil.
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Care Tips: Water moderately; Nepeta is drought tolerant once established. Trim spent flowers to encourage re-blooming.
